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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.11, 573.09 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.11, 573.09 and 249.39 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.11 : 573.09 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.11/573.09 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.11x = 573.09 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.11x = 142,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,922.92/415.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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