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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 608.59 and 252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 608.59 and 252.03 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 608.59 = 252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/608.59 = 252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 608.59 × 252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 153,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,382.94/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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