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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.36, 698.88 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.36, 698.88 and 368.43 is: 552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.36 : 698.88 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.36/698.88 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.36x = 698.88 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.36x = 257,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,485.69/466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.12

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