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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.97, 617.73 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.97, 617.73 and 249.77 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.97 : 617.73 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.97/617.73 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.97x = 617.73 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.97x = 154,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,287.56/411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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