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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.88, 618.23 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.88, 618.23 and 249.88 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.88 : 618.23 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.88/618.23 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.88x = 618.23 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.88x = 154,483.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,483.31/411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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