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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.92, 636.68 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.92, 636.68 and 369.04 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.92 : 636.68 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.92/636.68 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.92x = 636.68 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.92x = 234,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,960.39/461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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