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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 610.65 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 610.65 and 252.66 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 610.65 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/610.65 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 610.65 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 154,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,286.83/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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