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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.43, 696.36 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.43, 696.36 and 356.16 is: 531.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.43 : 696.36 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.43/696.36 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.43x = 696.36 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.43x = 248,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,015.08/466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.73

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