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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 687.26 and 368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 687.26 and 368.94 is: 551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 687.26 = 368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/687.26 = 368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 687.26 × 368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 253,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,557.70/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.13

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