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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 637.98 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 637.98 and 369.18 is: 509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 637.98 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/637.98 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 637.98 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 235,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,529.46/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.41

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