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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 691.14 and 368.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 691.14 and 368.99 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 691.14 = 368.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/691.14 = 368.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 691.14 × 368.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 255,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,020.29/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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