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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.24, 690.97 and 358.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.24, 690.97 and 358.01 is: 536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.24 : 690.97 = 358.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.24/690.97 = 358.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.24x = 690.97 × 358.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.24x = 247,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,374.17/461.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.32

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