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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.93, 623.85 and 251.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.93, 623.85 and 251.81 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.93 : 623.85 = 251.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.93/623.85 = 251.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.93x = 623.85 × 251.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.93x = 157,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,091.67/416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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