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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 620 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 620 and 249.39 is: 373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 620 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/620 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 620 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 154,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,621.80/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.59

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