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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.30, 620.77 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.30, 620.77 and 251.49 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.30 : 620.77 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.30/620.77 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.30x = 620.77 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.30x = 156,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,116.19/414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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