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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.06, 572.74 and 249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.06, 572.74 and 249.19 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.06 : 572.74 = 249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.06/572.74 = 249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.06x = 572.74 × 249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.06x = 142,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,721.08/415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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