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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.89, 694.72 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.89, 694.72 and 243.76 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.89 : 694.72 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.89/694.72 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.89x = 694.72 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.89x = 169,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,344.95/462.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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