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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.02, 637.60 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.02, 637.60 and 252.21 is: 348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.02 : 637.60 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.02/637.60 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.02x = 637.60 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.02x = 160,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,808.47/462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.05

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