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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 621.96 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 621.96 and 252.68 is: 378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 621.96 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/621.96 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 621.96 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 157,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,156.85/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.33

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