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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.89, 617.50 and 249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.89, 617.50 and 249.47 is: 373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.89 : 617.50 = 249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.89/617.50 = 249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.89x = 617.50 × 249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.89x = 154,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,047.73/412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.10

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