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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.81, 572.54 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.81, 572.54 and 249.12 is: 343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.81 : 572.54 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.81/572.54 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.81x = 572.54 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.81x = 142,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,629.92/414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.84

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