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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.30, 695.91 and 367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.30, 695.91 and 367.78 is: 552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.30 : 695.91 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.30/695.91 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.30x = 695.91 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.30x = 255,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,941.78/463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.43

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