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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.74, 609.72 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.74, 609.72 and 252.68 is: 378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.74 : 609.72 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.74/609.72 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.74x = 609.72 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.74x = 154,064.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,064.05/406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.78

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