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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.54, 621.86 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.54, 621.86 and 252.14 is: 378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.54 : 621.86 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.54/621.86 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.54x = 621.86 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.54x = 156,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,795.78/414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.24

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