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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.01, 643.68 and 368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.01, 643.68 and 368.55 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.01 : 643.68 = 368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.01/643.68 = 368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.01x = 643.68 × 368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.01x = 237,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,228.26/467.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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