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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.80, 617.34 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.80, 617.34 and 249.56 is: 374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.80 : 617.34 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.80/617.34 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.80x = 617.34 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.80x = 154,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,063.37/411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.12

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