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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.48, 627.67 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.48, 627.67 and 252.12 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.48 : 627.67 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.48/627.67 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.48x = 627.67 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.48x = 158,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,245.33/419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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