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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.48, 702.72 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.48, 702.72 and 252.48 is: 378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.48 : 702.72 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.48/702.72 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.48x = 702.72 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.48x = 177,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,422.75/468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.72

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