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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 621.12 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 621.12 and 251.73 is: 377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 621.12 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/621.12 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 621.12 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 156,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,354.54/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.59

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