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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 703.68 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 703.68 and 253.12 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 703.68 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/703.68 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 703.68 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 178,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,115.48/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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