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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 633.96 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 633.96 and 252.72 is: 378.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 633.96 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/633.96 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 633.96 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 160,214.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,214.37/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.22

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