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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 624.83 and 252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 624.83 and 252.49 is: 378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 624.83 = 252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/624.83 = 252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 624.83 × 252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 157,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,763.33/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.23

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