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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 636.54 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 636.54 and 368.78 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 636.54 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/636.54 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 636.54 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 234,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,743.22/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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