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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 638.34 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 638.34 and 255.56 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 638.34 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/638.34 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 638.34 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 163,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,134.17/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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