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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.32, 616.71 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.32, 616.71 and 249.32 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.32 : 616.71 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.32/616.71 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.32x = 616.71 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.32x = 153,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,758.14/411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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