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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.12, 572.50 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.12, 572.50 and 249.27 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.12 : 572.50 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.12/572.50 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.12x = 572.50 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.12x = 142,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,708.51/415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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