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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.60, 632.16 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.60, 632.16 and 370.12 is: 511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.60 : 632.16 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.60/632.16 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.60x = 632.16 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.60x = 233,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,975.06/457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.31

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