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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.92, 618.96 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.92, 618.96 and 249.76 is: 375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.92 : 618.96 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.92/618.96 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.92x = 618.96 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.92x = 154,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,591.45/411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.29

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