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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.30, 573.12 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.30, 573.12 and 249.52 is: 344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.30 : 573.12 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.30/573.12 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.30x = 573.12 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.30x = 143,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,004.90/415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.34

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