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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.55, 621.02 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.55, 621.02 and 251.83 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.55 : 621.02 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.55/621.02 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.55x = 621.02 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.55x = 156,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,390.21/414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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