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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 617.67 and 249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 617.67 and 249.63 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 617.67 = 249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/617.67 = 249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 617.67 × 249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 154,188.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,188.96/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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