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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 692.26 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 692.26 and 371.88 is: 556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 692.26 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/692.26 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 692.26 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 257,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,437.65/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.50

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