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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 573.33 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 573.33 and 249.71 is: 344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 573.33 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/573.33 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 573.33 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 143,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,166.23/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.55

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