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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 572.76 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 572.76 and 249.24 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 572.76 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/572.76 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 572.76 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 142,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,754.70/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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