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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 615.92 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 615.92 and 249.16 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 615.92 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/615.92 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 615.92 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 153,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,459.55/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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