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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.19, 697.11 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.19, 697.11 and 361.97 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.19 : 697.11 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.19/697.11 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.19x = 697.11 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.19x = 252,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,330.68/465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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