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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.13, 617.46 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.13, 617.46 and 249.44 is: 373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.13 : 617.46 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.13/617.46 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.13x = 617.46 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.13x = 154,019.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,019.22/412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.72

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