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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 608.94 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 608.94 and 252.14 is: 377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 608.94 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/608.94 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 608.94 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 153,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,538.13/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.76

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