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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.11, 637.70 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.11, 637.70 and 255.11 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.11 : 637.70 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.11/637.70 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.11x = 637.70 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.11x = 162,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,679.18/462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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