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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 621.66 and 252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 621.66 and 252.42 is: 377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 621.66 = 252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/621.66 = 252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 621.66 × 252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 156,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,919.42/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.88

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