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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.57, 697.70 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.57, 697.70 and 362.39 is: 543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.57 : 697.70 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.57/697.70 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.57x = 697.70 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.57x = 252,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,836.92/465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.07

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