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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.31, 573.13 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.31, 573.13 and 249.67 is: 344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.31 : 573.13 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.31/573.13 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.31x = 573.13 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.31x = 143,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,092.25/415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.54

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