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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 617.21 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 617.21 and 249.28 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 617.21 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/617.21 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 617.21 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 153,858.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,858.11/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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