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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 636.60 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 636.60 and 368.22 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 636.60 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/636.60 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 636.60 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 234,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,410.20/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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