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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.74, 696 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.74, 696 and 366 is: 549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.74 : 696 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.74/696 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.74x = 696 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.74x = 254,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,736/463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.31

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