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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 620.22 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 620.22 and 257.78 is: 385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 620.22 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/620.22 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 620.22 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 159,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,880.31/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.72

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