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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.93, 638.37 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.93, 638.37 and 373.24 is: 515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.93 : 638.37 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.93/638.37 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.93x = 638.37 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.93x = 238,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,260.16/461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.79

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