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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.25, 562.19 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.25, 562.19 and 252.09 is: 348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.25 : 562.19 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.25/562.19 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.25x = 562.19 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.25x = 141,721.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,721.22/407.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.00

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