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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 573.17 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 573.17 and 249.51 is: 344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 573.17 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/573.17 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 573.17 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 143,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,011.65/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.26

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