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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.33, 637.70 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.33, 637.70 and 368.96 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.33 : 637.70 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.33/637.70 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.33x = 637.70 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.33x = 235,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,280.76/462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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