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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.36, 696.15 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.36, 696.15 and 362.10 is: 542.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.36 : 696.15 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.36/696.15 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.36x = 696.15 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.36x = 252,073.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,073.67/464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.84

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