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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 620.11 and 251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 620.11 and 251.05 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 620.11 = 251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/620.11 = 251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 620.11 × 251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 155,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,678.62/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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