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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.77, 638.60 and 252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.77, 638.60 and 252.94 is: 349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.77 : 638.60 = 252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.77/638.60 = 252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.77x = 638.60 × 252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.77x = 161,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,527.48/462.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.04

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