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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.33, 639.38 and 253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.33, 639.38 and 253.51 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.33 : 639.38 = 253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.33/639.38 = 253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.33x = 639.38 × 253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.33x = 162,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,088.26/463.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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