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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.17, 641.94 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.17, 641.94 and 255.35 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.17 : 641.94 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.17/641.94 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.17x = 641.94 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.17x = 163,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,916.17/465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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