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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 620.66 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 620.66 and 249.68 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 620.66 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/620.66 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 620.66 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 154,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,968.56/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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