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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 637.89 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 637.89 and 252.39 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 637.89 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/637.89 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 637.89 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 160,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,996.43/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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