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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.02, 708.60 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.02, 708.60 and 369.18 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.02 : 708.60 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.02/708.60 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.02x = 708.60 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.02x = 261,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,600.95/472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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