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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.97, 621.95 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.97, 621.95 and 252.77 is: 378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.97 : 621.95 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.97/621.95 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.97x = 621.95 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.97x = 157,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,205.93/414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.84

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