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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.35, 638.03 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.35, 638.03 and 255.35 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.35 : 638.03 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.35/638.03 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.35x = 638.03 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.35x = 162,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,920.96/462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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