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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.34, 573.10 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.34, 573.10 and 249.52 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.34 : 573.10 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.34/573.10 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.34x = 573.10 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.34x = 142,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,999.91/415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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