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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.21, 693.77 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.21, 693.77 and 360.60 is: 541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.21 : 693.77 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.21/693.77 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.21x = 693.77 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.21x = 250,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,171.66/462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.25

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