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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 621.54 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 621.54 and 252.66 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 621.54 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/621.54 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 621.54 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 157,038.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,038.30/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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