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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.73, 616.11 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.73, 616.11 and 249.13 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.73 : 616.11 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.73/616.11 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.73x = 616.11 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.73x = 153,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,491.48/410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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