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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.18, 572.86 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.18, 572.86 and 249.44 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.18 : 572.86 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.18/572.86 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.18x = 572.86 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.18x = 142,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,894.20/415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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