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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.33, 639.39 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.33, 639.39 and 253.50 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.33 : 639.39 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.33/639.39 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.33x = 639.39 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.33x = 162,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,084.73/463.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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