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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.62, 692.43 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.62, 692.43 and 365.50 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.62 : 692.43 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.62/692.43 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.62x = 692.43 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.62x = 253,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,083.17/461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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