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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.29, 621.11 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.29, 621.11 and 251.78 is: 377.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.29 : 621.11 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.29/621.11 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.29x = 621.11 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.29x = 156,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,378.71/414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.47

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