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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.74, 625.32 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.74, 625.32 and 252.60 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.74 : 625.32 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.74/625.32 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.74x = 625.32 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.74x = 157,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,955.83/416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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