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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 696.97 and 361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 696.97 and 361.90 is: 542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 696.97 = 361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/696.97 = 361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 696.97 × 361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 252,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,233.44/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.34

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