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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.58, 573.45 and 247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.58, 573.45 and 247.49 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.58 : 573.45 = 247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.58/573.45 = 247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.58x = 573.45 × 247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.58x = 141,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,923.14/415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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