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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 639.41 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 639.41 and 253.52 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 639.41 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/639.41 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 639.41 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 162,100.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,100.66/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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