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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.75, 572.27 and 249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.75, 572.27 and 249.02 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.75 : 572.27 = 249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.75/572.27 = 249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.75x = 572.27 × 249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.75x = 142,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,506.68/414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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