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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 573.04 and 249.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 573.04 and 249.35 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 573.04 = 249.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/573.04 = 249.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 573.04 × 249.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 142,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,884.97/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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