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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 702.72 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 702.72 and 252.12 is: 377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 702.72 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/702.72 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 702.72 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 177,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,169.77/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.73

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