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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 636.74 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 636.74 and 368.70 is: 508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 636.74 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/636.74 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 636.74 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 234,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,761.01/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.91

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