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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 474.69 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 474.69 and 252.86 is: 378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 474.69 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/474.69 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 474.69 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 120,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,030.11/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.72

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