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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 705.60 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 705.60 and 367.80 is: 551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 705.60 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/705.60 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 705.60 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 259,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,519.68/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.00

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