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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 694.55 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 694.55 and 243.90 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 694.55 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/694.55 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 694.55 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 169,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,401.35/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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