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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 756 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 756 and 312 is: 468

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 756 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/756 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 756 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 235,872
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,872/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468

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