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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 694.50 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 694.50 and 360 is: 539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 694.50 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/694.50 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 694.50 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 250,020
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,020/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.67

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