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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 616.59 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 616.59 and 249.08 is: 372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 616.59 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/616.59 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 616.59 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 153,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,577.15/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.86

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