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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.42, 695.54 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.42, 695.54 and 361.02 is: 540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.42 : 695.54 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.42/695.54 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.42x = 695.54 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.42x = 251,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,103.85/464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.68

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