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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 617.80 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 617.80 and 249.84 is: 374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 617.80 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/617.80 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 617.80 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 154,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,351.15/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.17

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