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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.60, 702.66 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.60, 702.66 and 252 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.60 : 702.66 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.60/702.66 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.60x = 702.66 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.60x = 177,070.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,070.32/468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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