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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.43, 573.08 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.43, 573.08 and 249.51 is: 344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.43 : 573.08 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.43/573.08 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.43x = 573.08 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.43x = 142,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,990.09/415.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.20

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