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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.22, 705.78 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.22, 705.78 and 359.50 is: 539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.22 : 705.78 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.22/705.78 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.22x = 705.78 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.22x = 253,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,727.91/470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.59

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