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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 572.82 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 572.82 and 249.50 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 572.82 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/572.82 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 572.82 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 142,918.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,918.59/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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