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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.18, 637.82 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.18, 637.82 and 252.36 is: 348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.18 : 637.82 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.18/637.82 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.18x = 637.82 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.18x = 160,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,958.99/462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.26

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