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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 608.40 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 608.40 and 252.15 is: 377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 608.40 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/608.40 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 608.40 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 153,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,408.06/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.72

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