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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.24, 704.32 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.24, 704.32 and 367.36 is: 550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.24 : 704.32 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.24/704.32 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.24x = 704.32 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.24x = 258,739.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,739.00/470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.23

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