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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 685.92 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 685.92 and 252 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 685.92 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/685.92 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 685.92 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 172,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,851.84/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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