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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 618.83 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 618.83 and 250.23 is: 375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 618.83 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/618.83 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 618.83 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 154,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,848.58/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.31

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