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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.78, 565.53 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.78, 565.53 and 252.45 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.78 : 565.53 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.78/565.53 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.78x = 565.53 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.78x = 142,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,768.05/409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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