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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.72, 694.60 and 371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.72, 694.60 and 371.92 is: 557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.72 : 694.60 = 371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.72/694.60 = 371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.72x = 694.60 × 371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.72x = 258,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,335.63/463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.09

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