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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.29, 573.18 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.29, 573.18 and 247.28 is: 341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.29 : 573.18 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.29/573.18 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.29x = 573.18 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.29x = 141,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,733.77/415.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.29

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