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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 616.87 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 616.87 and 249.26 is: 373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 616.87 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/616.87 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 616.87 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 153,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,761.02/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.14

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