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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.57, 631.73 and 365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.57, 631.73 and 365.29 is: 503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.57 : 631.73 = 365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.57/631.73 = 365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.57x = 631.73 × 365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.57x = 230,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,763.99/458.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.22

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