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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 621.24 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 621.24 and 208.58 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 621.24 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/621.24 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 621.24 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 129,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,575.13/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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