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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 637.56 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 637.56 and 363.88 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 637.56 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/637.56 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 637.56 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 231,995.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,995.33/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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