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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 702.67 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 702.67 and 252.18 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 702.67 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/702.67 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 702.67 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 177,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,199.32/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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