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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 621.20 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 621.20 and 251.96 is: 377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 621.20 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/621.20 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 621.20 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 156,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,515.08/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.44

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