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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.73, 638.50 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.73, 638.50 and 276.24 is: 381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.73 : 638.50 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.73/638.50 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.73x = 638.50 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.73x = 176,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,379.24/462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.17

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