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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.73, 616.86 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.73, 616.86 and 249.10 is: 373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.73 : 616.86 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.73/616.86 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.73x = 616.86 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.73x = 153,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,659.83/411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.21

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