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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.76, 572.39 and 249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.76, 572.39 and 249.07 is: 343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.76 : 572.39 = 249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.76/572.39 = 249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.76x = 572.39 × 249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.76x = 142,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,565.18/414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.73

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