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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.01, 638.21 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.01, 638.21 and 369.59 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.01 : 638.21 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.01/638.21 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.01x = 638.21 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.01x = 235,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,873.77/463.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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