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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 637.72 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 637.72 and 275.50 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 637.72 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/637.72 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 637.72 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 175,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,691.86/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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