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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.28, 697.50 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.28, 697.50 and 362 is: 542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.28 : 697.50 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.28/697.50 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.28x = 697.50 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.28x = 252,495
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,495/465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.67

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