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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.45, 642.32 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.45, 642.32 and 252.77 is: 348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.45 : 642.32 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.45/642.32 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.45x = 642.32 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.45x = 162,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,358.76/465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.82

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