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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.63, 618.63 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.63, 618.63 and 250.27 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.63 : 618.63 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.63/618.63 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.63x = 618.63 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.63x = 154,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,824.53/412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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