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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.36, 629.04 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.36, 629.04 and 362.72 is: 501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.36 : 629.04 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.36/629.04 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.36x = 629.04 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.36x = 228,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,165.39/455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.07

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