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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.93, 565.66 and 252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.93, 565.66 and 252.52 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.93 : 565.66 = 252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.93/565.66 = 252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.93x = 565.66 × 252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.93x = 142,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,840.46/409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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