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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 639.36 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 639.36 and 365.24 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 639.36 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/639.36 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 639.36 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 233,521.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,521.44/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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