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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 637.72 and 275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 637.72 and 275.71 is: 380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 637.72 = 275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/637.72 = 275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 637.72 × 275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 175,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,825.78/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.36

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