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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.83, 620.75 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.83, 620.75 and 251.19 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.83 : 620.75 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.83/620.75 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.83x = 620.75 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.83x = 155,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,926.19/413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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