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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.38, 642.17 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.38, 642.17 and 255.54 is: 352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.38 : 642.17 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.38/642.17 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.38x = 642.17 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.38x = 164,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,098.84/465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.62

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