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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 703.86 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 703.86 and 252.44 is: 378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 703.86 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/703.86 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 703.86 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 177,682.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,682.42/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.76

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