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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.73, 637.16 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.73, 637.16 and 363.72 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.73 : 637.16 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.73/637.16 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.73x = 637.16 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.73x = 231,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,746.02/461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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