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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.10, 690.80 and 368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.10, 690.80 and 368.51 is: 553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.10 : 690.80 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.10/690.80 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.10x = 690.80 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.10x = 254,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,561.41/460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.27

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