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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.33, 636.37 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.33, 636.37 and 274.53 is: 378.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.33 : 636.37 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.33/636.37 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.33x = 636.37 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.33x = 174,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,702.66/461.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.69

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