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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 694.76 and 361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 694.76 and 361.72 is: 541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 694.76 = 361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/694.76 = 361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 694.76 × 361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 251,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,308.59/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.33

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