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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 572.87 and 249.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 572.87 and 249.35 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 572.87 = 249.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/572.87 = 249.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 572.87 × 249.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 142,845.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,845.13/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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