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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 619.82 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 619.82 and 250.68 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 619.82 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/619.82 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 619.82 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 155,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,376.48/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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