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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.39, 562.07 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.39, 562.07 and 252.14 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.39 : 562.07 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.39/562.07 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.39x = 562.07 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.39x = 141,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,718.15/407.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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