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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 621.78 and 252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 621.78 and 252.42 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 621.78 = 252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/621.78 = 252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 621.78 × 252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 156,949.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,949.71/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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