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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 637.24 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 637.24 and 364.32 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 637.24 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/637.24 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 637.24 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 232,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,159.28/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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