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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.89, 619.33 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.89, 619.33 and 250.38 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.89 : 619.33 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.89/619.33 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.89x = 619.33 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.89x = 155,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,067.85/412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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