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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 630.18 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 630.18 and 249 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 630.18 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/630.18 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 630.18 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 156,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,914.82/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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