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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.14, 620.26 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.14, 620.26 and 251.60 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.14 : 620.26 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.14/620.26 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.14x = 620.26 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.14x = 156,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,053.69/414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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