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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 619.08 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 619.08 and 250.36 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 619.08 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/619.08 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 619.08 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 154,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,992.87/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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