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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.89, 618.09 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.89, 618.09 and 250.08 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.89 : 618.09 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.89/618.09 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.89x = 618.09 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.89x = 154,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,571.95/412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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