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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 698.22 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 698.22 and 369.96 is: 554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 698.22 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/698.22 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 698.22 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 258,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,313.47/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.65

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