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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 636.94 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 636.94 and 272.50 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 636.94 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/636.94 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 636.94 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 173,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,566.15/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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