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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.64, 621.84 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.64, 621.84 and 252.16 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.64 : 621.84 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.64/621.84 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.64x = 621.84 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.64x = 156,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,803.17/414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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