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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 618.17 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 618.17 and 250.41 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 618.17 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/618.17 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 618.17 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 154,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,794.70/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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