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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 633.36 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 633.36 and 365.34 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 633.36 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/633.36 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 633.36 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 231,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,391.74/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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