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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 621.81 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 621.81 and 250.16 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 621.81 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/621.81 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 621.81 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 155,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,548.88/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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