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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.42, 704.31 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.42, 704.31 and 252.88 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.42 : 704.31 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.42/704.31 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.42x = 704.31 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.42x = 178,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,105.91/469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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