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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.34, 638.02 and 252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.34, 638.02 and 252.52 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.34 : 638.02 = 252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.34/638.02 = 252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.34x = 638.02 × 252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.34x = 161,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,112.81/462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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