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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.34, 637.82 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.34, 637.82 and 275.72 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.34 : 637.82 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.34/637.82 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.34x = 637.82 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.34x = 175,859.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,859.73/462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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