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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.61, 573.61 and 249.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.61, 573.61 and 249.79 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.61 : 573.61 = 249.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.61/573.61 = 249.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.61x = 573.61 × 249.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.61x = 143,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,282.04/415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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