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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 636.37 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 636.37 and 368.81 is: 507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 636.37 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/636.37 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 636.37 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 234,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,697.90/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.60

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