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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.79, 616.98 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.79, 616.98 and 249.13 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.79 : 616.98 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.79/616.98 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.79x = 616.98 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.79x = 153,708.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,708.23/411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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