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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 618.16 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 618.16 and 249.76 is: 374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 618.16 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/618.16 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 618.16 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 154,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,391.64/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.96

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