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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.84, 720.08 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.84, 720.08 and 252 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.84 : 720.08 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.84/720.08 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.84x = 720.08 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.84x = 181,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,460.16/479.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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