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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.77, 642.77 and 255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.77, 642.77 and 255.95 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.77 : 642.77 = 255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.77/642.77 = 255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.77x = 642.77 × 255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.77x = 164,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,512.49/465.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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