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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.15, 698.57 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.15, 698.57 and 368.21 is: 551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.15 : 698.57 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.15/698.57 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.15x = 698.57 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.15x = 257,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,220.71/466.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.80

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