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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.24, 620.06 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.24, 620.06 and 249.01 is: 373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.24 : 620.06 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.24/620.06 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.24x = 620.06 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.24x = 154,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,398.35/413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.63

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