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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.38, 620.76 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.38, 620.76 and 249.89 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 620.76 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/620.76 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 620.76 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 155,118.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,118.61/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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