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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.53, 645.20 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.53, 645.20 and 257.72 is: 355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.53 : 645.20 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.53/645.20 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.53x = 645.20 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.53x = 166,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,278.36/467.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.65

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