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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.86, 693.66 and 360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.86, 693.66 and 360.26 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.86 : 693.66 = 360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.86/693.66 = 360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.86x = 693.66 × 360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.86x = 249,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,897.95/462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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