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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 609.52 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 609.52 and 252.60 is: 378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 609.52 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/609.52 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 609.52 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 153,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,964.75/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.78

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