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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 690.39 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 690.39 and 352.26 is: 527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 690.39 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/690.39 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 690.39 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 243,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,196.78/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.15

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