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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.70, 621.96 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.70, 621.96 and 252.16 is: 378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.70 : 621.96 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.70/621.96 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.70x = 621.96 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.70x = 156,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,833.43/414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.19

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