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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.32, 691.37 and 252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.32, 691.37 and 252.55 is: 378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.32 : 691.37 = 252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.32/691.37 = 252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.32x = 691.37 × 252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.32x = 174,605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,605.49/461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.49

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