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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.29, 620.83 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.29, 620.83 and 251.58 is: 377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.29 : 620.83 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.29/620.83 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.29x = 620.83 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.29x = 156,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,191.05/414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.01

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