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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.01, 572.72 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.01, 572.72 and 249.09 is: 343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.01 : 572.72 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.01/572.72 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.01x = 572.72 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.01x = 142,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,657.58/415.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.75

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