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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 639.12 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 639.12 and 365.20 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 639.12 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/639.12 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 639.12 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 233,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,406.62/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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