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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.14, 621.37 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.14, 621.37 and 249.92 is: 374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.14 : 621.37 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.14/621.37 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.14x = 621.37 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.14x = 155,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,292.79/414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.98

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