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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 621.29 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 621.29 and 252.22 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 621.29 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/621.29 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 621.29 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 156,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,700.50/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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