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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 620.51 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 620.51 and 249.71 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 620.51 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/620.51 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 620.51 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 154,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,943.20/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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