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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.37, 564.96 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.37, 564.96 and 252.02 is: 347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.37 : 564.96 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.37/564.96 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.37x = 564.96 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.37x = 142,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,378.39/409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.80

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