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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.07, 685.80 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.07, 685.80 and 252 is: 378.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.07 : 685.80 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.07/685.80 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.07x = 685.80 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.07x = 172,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,821.60/457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.11

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