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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.84, 618.54 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.84, 618.54 and 250.66 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.84 : 618.54 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.84/618.54 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.84x = 618.54 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.84x = 155,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,043.24/412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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