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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 563.16 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 563.16 and 252.72 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 563.16 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/563.16 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 563.16 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 142,321.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,321.80/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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