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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.93, 622.37 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.93, 622.37 and 252.27 is: 378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.93 : 622.37 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.93/622.37 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.93x = 622.37 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.93x = 157,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,005.28/414.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.39

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