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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.75, 705 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.75, 705 and 360.40 is: 540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.75 : 705 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.75/705 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.75x = 705 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.75x = 254,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,082.00/469.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.89

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