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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.09, 475.11 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.09, 475.11 and 252 is: 377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.09 : 475.11 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.09/475.11 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.09x = 475.11 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.09x = 119,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,727.72/317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.59

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