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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 620.58 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 620.58 and 249.38 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 620.58 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/620.58 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 620.58 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 154,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,760.24/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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