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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.59, 642.50 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.59, 642.50 and 255.75 is: 352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.59 : 642.50 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.59/642.50 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.59x = 642.50 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.59x = 164,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,318.10/465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.92

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