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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.20, 635.70 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.20, 635.70 and 373.72 is: 515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.20 : 635.70 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.20/635.70 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.20x = 635.70 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.20x = 237,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,573.80/461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.12

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