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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 621.85 and 252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 621.85 and 252.23 is: 378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 621.85 = 252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/621.85 = 252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 621.85 × 252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 156,849.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,849.23/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.32

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