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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 695.43 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 695.43 and 367.50 is: 551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 695.43 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/695.43 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 695.43 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 255,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,570.53/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.25

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