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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 618.77 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 618.77 and 250.16 is: 375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 618.77 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/618.77 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 618.77 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 154,789.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,789.03/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.31

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