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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 693.28 and 371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 693.28 and 371.23 is: 556.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 693.28 = 371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/693.28 = 371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 693.28 × 371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 257,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,366.33/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.64

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