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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.49, 621.63 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.49, 621.63 and 250.34 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.49 : 621.63 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.49/621.63 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.49x = 621.63 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.49x = 155,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,615.75/415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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