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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 624.44 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 624.44 and 252.22 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 624.44 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/624.44 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 624.44 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 157,496.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,496.26/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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