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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 610.06 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 610.06 and 252.56 is: 378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 610.06 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/610.06 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 610.06 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 154,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,076.75/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.98

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