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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.41, 704.34 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.41, 704.34 and 252.96 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.41 : 704.34 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.41/704.34 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.41x = 704.34 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.41x = 178,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,169.85/469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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