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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 621.11 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 621.11 and 251.43 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 621.11 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/621.11 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 621.11 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 156,163.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,163.04/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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