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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.59, 620.35 and 251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.59, 620.35 and 251.23 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.59 : 620.35 = 251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.59/620.35 = 251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.59x = 620.35 × 251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.59x = 155,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,850.53/413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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