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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.71, 642.72 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.71, 642.72 and 255.92 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.71 : 642.72 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.71/642.72 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.71x = 642.72 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.71x = 164,483.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,483.15/465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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