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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.42, 638.01 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.42, 638.01 and 369.18 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.42 : 638.01 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.42/638.01 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.42x = 638.01 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.42x = 235,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,540.53/462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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