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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 619.65 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 619.65 and 250.29 is: 375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 619.65 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/619.65 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 619.65 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 155,092.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,092.20/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.97

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