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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.32, 693.72 and 359.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.32, 693.72 and 359.81 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.32 : 693.72 = 359.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.32/693.72 = 359.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.32x = 693.72 × 359.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.32x = 249,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,603.92/462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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