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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.00, 693.70 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.00, 693.70 and 361.40 is: 540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.00 : 693.70 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.00/693.70 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.00x = 693.70 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.00x = 250,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,698.81/464.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.30

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