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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 692.23 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 692.23 and 370.36 is: 554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 692.23 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/692.23 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 692.23 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 256,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,374.30/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.81

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