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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.31, 621.57 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.31, 621.57 and 183.24 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.31 : 621.57 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.31/621.57 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.31x = 621.57 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.31x = 113,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,896.49/414.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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