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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.28, 620.52 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.28, 620.52 and 251.28 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.28 : 620.52 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.28/620.52 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.28x = 620.52 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.28x = 155,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,924.27/413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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