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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.04, 572.81 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.04, 572.81 and 249.39 is: 344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.04 : 572.81 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.04/572.81 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.04x = 572.81 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.04x = 142,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,851.84/415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.19

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