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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.29, 620.39 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.29, 620.39 and 249.13 is: 373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.29 : 620.39 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.29/620.39 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.29x = 620.39 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.29x = 154,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,557.76/413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.97

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