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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 693.75 and 242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 693.75 and 242.89 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 693.75 = 242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/693.75 = 242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 693.75 × 242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 168,504.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,504.94/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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