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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.75, 620.54 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.75, 620.54 and 208.26 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.75 : 620.54 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.75/620.54 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.75x = 620.54 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.75x = 129,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,234.18/413.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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