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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.43, 621.62 and 251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.43, 621.62 and 251.77 is: 377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.43 : 621.62 = 251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.43/621.62 = 251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.43x = 621.62 × 251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.43x = 156,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,505.27/414.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.64

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