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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 637.69 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 637.69 and 252.27 is: 348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 637.69 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/637.69 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 637.69 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 160,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,872.76/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.14

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