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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.30, 620.99 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.30, 620.99 and 249.81 is: 374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.30 : 620.99 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.30/620.99 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.30x = 620.99 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.30x = 155,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,128.26/414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.43

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