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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.43, 573.10 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.43, 573.10 and 249.54 is: 344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.43 : 573.10 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.43/573.10 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.43x = 573.10 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.43x = 143,013.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,013.03/415.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.26

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