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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.88, 636.18 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.88, 636.18 and 363.42 is: 500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.88 : 636.18 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.88/636.18 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.88x = 636.18 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.88x = 231,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,200.54/461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.56

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