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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 621.96 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 621.96 and 252.64 is: 378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 621.96 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/621.96 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 621.96 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 157,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,131.97/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.19

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