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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 703.80 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 703.80 and 361.44 is: 540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 703.80 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/703.80 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 703.80 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 254,381.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,381.47/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.91

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