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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.41, 642.28 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.41, 642.28 and 255.59 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.41 : 642.28 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.41/642.28 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.41x = 642.28 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.41x = 164,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,160.35/465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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