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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.22, 621.02 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.22, 621.02 and 251.86 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.22 : 621.02 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.22/621.02 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.22x = 621.02 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.22x = 156,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,410.10/414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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