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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.62, 637.16 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.62, 637.16 and 368.32 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.62 : 637.16 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.62/637.16 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.62x = 637.16 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.62x = 234,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,678.77/461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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