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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.45, 692.21 and 370.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.45, 692.21 and 370.33 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.45 : 692.21 = 370.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.45/692.21 = 370.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.45x = 692.21 × 370.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.45x = 256,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,346.13/461.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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