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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.39, 620.24 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.39, 620.24 and 249.17 is: 373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.39 : 620.24 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.39/620.24 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.39x = 620.24 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.39x = 154,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,545.20/413.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.85

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