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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 645.53 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 645.53 and 363.74 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 645.53 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/645.53 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 645.53 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 234,805.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,805.08/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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