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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 637.78 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 637.78 and 252.34 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 637.78 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/637.78 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 637.78 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 160,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,937.41/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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