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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.32, 562.84 and 252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.32, 562.84 and 252.80 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.32 : 562.84 = 252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.32/562.84 = 252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.32x = 562.84 × 252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.32x = 142,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,285.95/408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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