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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 637.11 and 275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 637.11 and 275.21 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 637.11 = 275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/637.11 = 275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 637.11 × 275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 175,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,334.48/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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