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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.66, 705.09 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.66, 705.09 and 361.52 is: 542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.66 : 705.09 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.66/705.09 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.66x = 705.09 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.66x = 254,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,904.14/469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.74

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