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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.38, 621.83 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.38, 621.83 and 252.15 is: 378.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 621.83 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/621.83 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 621.83 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 156,794.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,794.43/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.38

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