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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.25, 620.69 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.25, 620.69 and 251.64 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.25 : 620.69 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.25/620.69 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.25x = 620.69 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.25x = 156,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,189.17/414.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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