Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 703.14 and 252.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 469, 703.14 and 252.28 is: 378.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469 : 703.14 = 252.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469/703.14 = 252.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469x = 703.14 × 252.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469x = 177,388.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,388.16/469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378.23
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