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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.25, 608.49 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.25, 608.49 and 252.21 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.25 : 608.49 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.25/608.49 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.25x = 608.49 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.25x = 153,467.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,467.26/406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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