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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 696.87 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 696.87 and 356.22 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 696.87 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/696.87 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 696.87 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 248,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,239.03/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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