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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.55, 621.14 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.55, 621.14 and 251.74 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.55 : 621.14 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.55/621.14 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.55x = 621.14 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.55x = 156,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,364.86/414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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