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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.63, 618.21 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.63, 618.21 and 249.94 is: 374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.63 : 618.21 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.63/618.21 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.63x = 618.21 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.63x = 154,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,515.41/412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.46

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