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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 645.24 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 645.24 and 369.32 is: 509.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 645.24 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/645.24 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 645.24 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 238,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,300.04/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.49

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