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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 635.76 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 635.76 and 372.96 is: 515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 635.76 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/635.76 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 635.76 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 237,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,113.05/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.37

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