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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 621.14 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 621.14 and 252.78 is: 379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 621.14 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/621.14 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 621.14 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 157,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,010.51/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.18

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