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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.74, 637.20 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.74, 637.20 and 251.92 is: 347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.74 : 637.20 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.74/637.20 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.74x = 637.20 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.74x = 160,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,523.42/461.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.65

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