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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.59, 638.36 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.59, 638.36 and 252.76 is: 348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.59 : 638.36 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.59/638.36 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.59x = 638.36 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.59x = 161,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,355.10/462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.81

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