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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 624.04 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 624.04 and 251.80 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 624.04 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/624.04 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 624.04 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 157,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,131.08/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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