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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.29, 697.27 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.29, 697.27 and 362.12 is: 542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.29 : 697.27 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.29/697.27 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.29x = 697.27 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.29x = 252,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,491.02/465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.66

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