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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 622.23 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 622.23 and 252.27 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 622.23 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/622.23 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 622.23 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 156,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,969.96/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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