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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.91, 611.95 and 252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.91, 611.95 and 252.67 is: 378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.91 : 611.95 = 252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.91/611.95 = 252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.91x = 611.95 × 252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.91x = 154,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,619.24/408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.13

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