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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.38, 573.16 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.38, 573.16 and 249.56 is: 344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.38 : 573.16 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.38/573.16 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.38x = 573.16 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.38x = 143,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,037.81/415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.35

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