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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.11, 470.75 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.11, 470.75 and 252.68 is: 379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.11 : 470.75 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.11/470.75 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.11x = 470.75 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.11x = 118,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,945.49/313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.88

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