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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.24, 637.34 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.24, 637.34 and 373.82 is: 515.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.24 : 637.34 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.24/637.34 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.24x = 637.34 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.24x = 238,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,245.38/462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.41

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