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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 620.57 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 620.57 and 251.45 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 620.57 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/620.57 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 620.57 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 156,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,042.33/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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