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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.34, 621.49 and 251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.34, 621.49 and 251.98 is: 377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.34 : 621.49 = 251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.34/621.49 = 251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.34x = 621.49 × 251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.34x = 156,603.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,603.05/414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.96

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