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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 692.78 and 371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 692.78 and 371.06 is: 556.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 692.78 = 371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/692.78 = 371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 692.78 × 371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 257,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,062.95/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.17

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