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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.74, 694.85 and 360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.74, 694.85 and 360.77 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.74 : 694.85 = 360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.74/694.85 = 360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.74x = 694.85 × 360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.74x = 250,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,675.76/463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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