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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.84, 632.76 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.84, 632.76 and 249 is: 372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.84 : 632.76 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.84/632.76 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.84x = 632.76 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.84x = 157,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,557.24/422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.62

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