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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.26, 697.90 and 378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.26, 697.90 and 378.50 is: 567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.26 : 697.90 = 378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.26/697.90 = 378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.26x = 697.90 × 378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.26x = 264,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,155.15/465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.76

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