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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 572.95 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 572.95 and 249.44 is: 344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 572.95 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/572.95 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 572.95 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 142,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,916.65/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.27

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