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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.99, 618.78 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.99, 618.78 and 250.33 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.99 : 618.78 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.99/618.78 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.99x = 618.78 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.99x = 154,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,899.20/412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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