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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 697.28 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 697.28 and 368.04 is: 551.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 697.28 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/697.28 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 697.28 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 256,626.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,626.93/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.53

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