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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 618.24 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 618.24 and 249.84 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 618.24 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/618.24 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 618.24 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 154,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,461.08/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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