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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.91, 621.54 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.91, 621.54 and 252.91 is: 378.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.91 : 621.54 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.91/621.54 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.91x = 621.54 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.91x = 157,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,193.68/414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.86

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