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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 693.99 and 365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 693.99 and 365.87 is: 548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 693.99 = 365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/693.99 = 365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 693.99 × 365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 253,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,911.86/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.27

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