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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.72, 632.19 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.72, 632.19 and 365.09 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.72 : 632.19 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.72/632.19 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.72x = 632.19 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.72x = 230,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,803.09/458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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