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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.74, 617.30 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.74, 617.30 and 249.38 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.74 : 617.30 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.74/617.30 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.74x = 617.30 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.74x = 153,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,942.27/411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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