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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.18, 637.26 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.18, 637.26 and 368.62 is: 508.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.18 : 637.26 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.18/637.26 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.18x = 637.26 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.18x = 234,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,906.78/462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.26

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