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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 476.44 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 476.44 and 252.64 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 476.44 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/476.44 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 476.44 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 120,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,367.80/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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