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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.47, 705.36 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.47, 705.36 and 367.98 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.47 : 705.36 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.47/705.36 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.47x = 705.36 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.47x = 259,558.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,558.37/470.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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