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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.13, 637.73 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.13, 637.73 and 255.13 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.13 : 637.73 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.13/637.73 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.13x = 637.73 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.13x = 162,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,704.05/462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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