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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 615.09 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 615.09 and 249.27 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 615.09 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/615.09 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 615.09 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 153,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,323.48/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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