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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.55, 636.93 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.55, 636.93 and 251.72 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.55 : 636.93 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.55/636.93 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.55x = 636.93 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.55x = 160,326.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,326.28/461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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