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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 608.76 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 608.76 and 252.04 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 608.76 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/608.76 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 608.76 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 153,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,431.87/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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