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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.52, 609.76 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.52, 609.76 and 102.52 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.52 : 609.76 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.52/609.76 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.52x = 609.76 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.52x = 62,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,512.60/406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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