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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.94, 635.78 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.94, 635.78 and 367.52 is: 506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.94 : 635.78 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.94/635.78 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.94x = 635.78 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.94x = 233,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,659.61/460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.93

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