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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.06, 707.70 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.06, 707.70 and 369.80 is: 554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.06 : 707.70 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.06/707.70 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.06x = 707.70 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.06x = 261,704.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,704.91/472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.39

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