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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.93, 572.66 and 249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.93, 572.66 and 249.23 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.93 : 572.66 = 249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.93/572.66 = 249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.93x = 572.66 × 249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.93x = 142,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,725.17/414.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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