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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.28, 561.96 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.28, 561.96 and 252 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.28 : 561.96 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.28/561.96 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.28x = 561.96 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.28x = 141,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,613.92/407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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