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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.10, 572.85 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.10, 572.85 and 249.32 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.10 : 572.85 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.10/572.85 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.10x = 572.85 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.10x = 142,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,822.96/415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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