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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 637.66 and 252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 637.66 and 252.26 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 637.66 = 252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/637.66 = 252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 637.66 × 252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 160,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,853.09/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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