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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.13, 704.05 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.13, 704.05 and 252.77 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.13 : 704.05 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.13/704.05 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.13x = 704.05 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.13x = 177,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,958.57/469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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