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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 615.17 and 249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 615.17 and 249.29 is: 344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 615.17 = 249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/615.17 = 249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 615.17 × 249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 153,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,351.41/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.01

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