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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.34, 621.72 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.34, 621.72 and 183.39 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.34 : 621.72 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.34/621.72 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.34x = 621.72 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.34x = 114,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,015.59/414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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