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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 639.41 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 639.41 and 253.54 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 639.41 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/639.41 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 639.41 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 162,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,114.36/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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