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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 619.90 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 619.90 and 251.06 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 619.90 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/619.90 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 619.90 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 155,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,633.02/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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