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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.19, 637.51 and 368.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.19, 637.51 and 368.77 is: 508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.19 : 637.51 = 368.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.19/637.51 = 368.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.19x = 637.51 × 368.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.19x = 235,089.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,089.53/462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.65

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