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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 621.40 and 208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 621.40 and 208.78 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 621.40 = 208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/621.40 = 208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 621.40 × 208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 129,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,735.89/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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