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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 565.26 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 565.26 and 252.22 is: 348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 565.26 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/565.26 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 565.26 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 142,569.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,569.88/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.07

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