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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.86, 637.38 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.86, 637.38 and 252.04 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.86 : 637.38 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.86/637.38 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.86x = 637.38 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.86x = 160,645.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,645.26/461.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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