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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.84, 619.28 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.84, 619.28 and 251.56 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.84 : 619.28 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.84/619.28 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.84x = 619.28 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.84x = 155,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,786.08/412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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