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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 691.92 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 691.92 and 365.52 is: 547.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 691.92 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/691.92 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 691.92 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 252,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,910.60/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.43

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