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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.54, 621.96 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.54, 621.96 and 252.46 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.54 : 621.96 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.54/621.96 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.54x = 621.96 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.54x = 157,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,020.02/415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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