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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 695.67 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.50, 695.67 and 368.02 is: 551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.50 : 695.67 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.50/695.67 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.50x = 695.67 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.50x = 256,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,020.47/464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.17

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