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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.09, 690.73 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.09, 690.73 and 369.36 is: 553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.09 : 690.73 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.09/690.73 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.09x = 690.73 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.09x = 255,127.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,127.11/461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.31

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