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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 617.49 and 249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 617.49 and 249.42 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 617.49 = 249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/617.49 = 249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 617.49 × 249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 154,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,014.36/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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