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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.75, 610.02 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.75, 610.02 and 252.11 is: 378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.75 : 610.02 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.75/610.02 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.75x = 610.02 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.75x = 153,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,789.09/406.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.09

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