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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.68, 618.42 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.68, 618.42 and 249.46 is: 374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.68 : 618.42 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.68/618.42 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.68x = 618.42 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.68x = 154,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,271.05/411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.74

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