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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 621.58 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 621.58 and 183.31 is: 274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 621.58 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/621.58 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 621.58 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 113,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,940.73/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.95

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