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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.90, 703.86 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.90, 703.86 and 361.18 is: 541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.90 : 703.86 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.90/703.86 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.90x = 703.86 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.90x = 254,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,220.15/469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.01

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