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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 469.62 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 469.62 and 252.95 is: 378.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 469.62 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/469.62 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 469.62 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 118,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,788.03/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.67

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