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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 573.12 and 249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 573.12 and 249.49 is: 344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 573.12 = 249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/573.12 = 249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 573.12 × 249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 142,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,987.71/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.32

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