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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.04, 572.67 and 249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.04, 572.67 and 249.21 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.04 : 572.67 = 249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.04/572.67 = 249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.04x = 572.67 × 249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.04x = 142,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,715.09/415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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