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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.61, 573.50 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.61, 573.50 and 249.90 is: 344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.61 : 573.50 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.61/573.50 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.61x = 573.50 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.61x = 143,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,316.40/415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.84

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