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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.31, 643.50 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.31, 643.50 and 368.76 is: 507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.31 : 643.50 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.31/643.50 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.31x = 643.50 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.31x = 237,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,297.06/467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.79

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