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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.80, 620.24 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.80, 620.24 and 249.32 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.80 : 620.24 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.80/620.24 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.80x = 620.24 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.80x = 154,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,638.24/413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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