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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 617.36 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 617.36 and 249.24 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 617.36 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/617.36 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 617.36 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 153,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,870.81/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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