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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.26, 563.10 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.26, 563.10 and 252.92 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.26 : 563.10 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.26/563.10 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.26x = 563.10 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.26x = 142,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,419.25/408.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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