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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.39, 648.27 and 365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.39, 648.27 and 365.74 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.39 : 648.27 = 365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.39/648.27 = 365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.39x = 648.27 × 365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.39x = 237,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,098.27/469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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