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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.31, 573.02 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.31, 573.02 and 249.57 is: 344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.31 : 573.02 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.31/573.02 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.31x = 573.02 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.31x = 143,007.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,007.35/415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.34

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