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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.64, 642.58 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.64, 642.58 and 252.96 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.64 : 642.58 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.64/642.58 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.64x = 642.58 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.64x = 162,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,545.11/465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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