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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.09, 693.73 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.09, 693.73 and 371.36 is: 556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.09 : 693.73 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.09/693.73 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.09x = 693.73 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.09x = 257,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,623.57/463.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.31

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