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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 621.54 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 621.54 and 250.93 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 621.54 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/621.54 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 621.54 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 155,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,963.81/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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