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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.68, 707.52 and 252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.68, 707.52 and 252.38 is: 378.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.68 : 707.52 = 252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.68/707.52 = 252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.68x = 707.52 × 252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.68x = 178,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,563.90/471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.57

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