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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.68, 696.49 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.68, 696.49 and 361.20 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.68 : 696.49 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.68/696.49 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.68x = 696.49 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.68x = 251,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,572.19/464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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