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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.38, 691.17 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.38, 691.17 and 363.36 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.38 : 691.17 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.38/691.17 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.38x = 691.17 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.38x = 251,142.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,142.97/461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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