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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 621.18 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 621.18 and 251.28 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 621.18 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/621.18 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 621.18 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 156,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,090.11/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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