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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 572.57 and 249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 572.57 and 249.23 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 572.57 = 249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/572.57 = 249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 572.57 × 249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 142,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,697.51/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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