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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 691.60 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 691.60 and 369.92 is: 554.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 691.60 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/691.60 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 691.60 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 255,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,836.67/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.09

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