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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 563.04 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 563.04 and 252.96 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 563.04 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/563.04 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 563.04 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 142,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,426.60/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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