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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 617.58 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 617.58 and 249.36 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 617.58 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/617.58 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 617.58 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 153,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,999.75/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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