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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.30, 622.26 and 252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.30, 622.26 and 252.49 is: 378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.30 : 622.26 = 252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.30/622.26 = 252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.30x = 622.26 × 252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.30x = 157,114.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,114.43/415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.32

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