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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.40, 608.27 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.40, 608.27 and 252.45 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.40 : 608.27 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.40/608.27 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.40x = 608.27 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.40x = 153,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,556.50/406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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