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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.90, 620.52 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.90, 620.52 and 208.37 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.90 : 620.52 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.90/620.52 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.90x = 620.52 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.90x = 129,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,294.65/413.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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