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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 468.76 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 468.76 and 252.40 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 468.76 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/468.76 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 468.76 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 118,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,315.02/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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