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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.27, 697.90 and 355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.27, 697.90 and 355.78 is: 533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.27 : 697.90 = 355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.27/697.90 = 355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.27x = 697.90 × 355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.27x = 248,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,300.03/465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.67

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