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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.25, 624.36 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.25, 624.36 and 252.81 is: 379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 624.36 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/624.36 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 624.36 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 157,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,844.45/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.21

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