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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 618.78 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 618.78 and 251.24 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 618.78 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/618.78 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 618.78 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 155,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,462.29/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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