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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 562.44 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 562.44 and 252.48 is: 348.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 562.44 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/562.44 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 562.44 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 142,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,004.85/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.36

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