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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.52, 642.38 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.52, 642.38 and 258.52 is: 356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.52 : 642.38 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.52/642.38 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.52x = 642.38 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.52x = 166,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,068.08/465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.74

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