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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.30, 644.92 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.30, 644.92 and 257.52 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.30 : 644.92 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.30/644.92 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.30x = 644.92 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.30x = 166,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,079.80/467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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