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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 691.92 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 691.92 and 252.96 is: 379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 691.92 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/691.92 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 691.92 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 175,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,028.08/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.24

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