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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 617.22 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 617.22 and 250.02 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 617.22 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/617.22 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 617.22 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 154,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,317.34/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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