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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 696.49 and 361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 696.49 and 361.49 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 696.49 = 361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/696.49 = 361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 696.49 × 361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 251,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,774.17/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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