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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 703.26 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 703.26 and 252.72 is: 378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 703.26 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/703.26 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 703.26 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 177,727.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,727.87/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.60

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