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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.87, 637.39 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.87, 637.39 and 252.06 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.87 : 637.39 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.87/637.39 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.87x = 637.39 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.87x = 160,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,657.34/461.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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