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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.39, 618.84 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.39, 618.84 and 250.58 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.39 : 618.84 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.39/618.84 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.39x = 618.84 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.39x = 155,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,065.83/413.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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