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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 637.92 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 637.92 and 263.16 is: 363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 637.92 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/637.92 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 637.92 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 167,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,875.03/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.07

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