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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 619.38 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 619.38 and 250.52 is: 375.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 619.38 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/619.38 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 619.38 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 155,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,163.98/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.96

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