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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.76, 697.93 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.76, 697.93 and 368.49 is: 552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.76 : 697.93 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.76/697.93 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.76x = 697.93 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.76x = 257,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,180.23/465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.17

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