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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.99, 572.76 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.99, 572.76 and 249.30 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.99 : 572.76 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.99/572.76 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.99x = 572.76 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.99x = 142,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,789.07/414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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