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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.49, 696.96 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.49, 696.96 and 356.77 is: 534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.49 : 696.96 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.49/696.96 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.49x = 696.96 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.49x = 248,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,654.42/465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.18

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