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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.33, 572.98 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.33, 572.98 and 249.43 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.33 : 572.98 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.33/572.98 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.33x = 572.98 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.33x = 142,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,918.40/415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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