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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406, 609.18 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406, 609.18 and 252.10 is: 378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406 : 609.18 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406/609.18 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406x = 609.18 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406x = 153,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,574.28/406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.26

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