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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 693.66 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 693.66 and 366.28 is: 550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 693.66 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/693.66 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 693.66 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 254,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,073.78/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.18

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