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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.37, 621.62 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.37, 621.62 and 251.86 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.37 : 621.62 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.37/621.62 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.37x = 621.62 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.37x = 156,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,561.93/414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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