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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 623.94 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 623.94 and 251.52 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 623.94 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/623.94 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 623.94 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 156,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,933.39/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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