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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.24, 704.02 and 252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.24, 704.02 and 252.98 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.24 : 704.02 = 252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.24/704.02 = 252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.24x = 704.02 × 252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.24x = 178,102.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,102.98/469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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