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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.52, 694.38 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.52, 694.38 and 243.40 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.52 : 694.38 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.52/694.38 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.52x = 694.38 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.52x = 169,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,012.09/462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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