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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 573.04 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 573.04 and 249.52 is: 344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 573.04 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/573.04 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 573.04 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 142,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,984.94/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.31

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