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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.31, 610.28 and 252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.31, 610.28 and 252.41 is: 379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.31 : 610.28 = 252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.31/610.28 = 252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.31x = 610.28 × 252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.31x = 154,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,039.51/406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.12

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