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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.77, 636.14 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.77, 636.14 and 378.38 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.77 : 636.14 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.77/636.14 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.77x = 636.14 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.77x = 240,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,705.19/461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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