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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 572.97 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 572.97 and 249.46 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 572.97 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/572.97 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 572.97 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 142,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,933.10/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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