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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.31, 608.40 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.31, 608.40 and 252 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.31 : 608.40 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.31/608.40 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.31x = 608.40 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.31x = 153,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,316.80/406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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