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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.44, 611.55 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.44, 611.55 and 252.90 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.44 : 611.55 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.44/611.55 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.44x = 611.55 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.44x = 154,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,661.00/407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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