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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 632.57 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 632.57 and 272.01 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 632.57 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/632.57 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 632.57 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 172,065.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,065.37/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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