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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 637.92 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 637.92 and 255.26 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 637.92 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/637.92 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 637.92 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 162,835.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,835.46/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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