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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.18, 638.16 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.18, 638.16 and 363.76 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.18 : 638.16 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.18/638.16 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.18x = 638.16 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.18x = 232,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,137.08/462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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