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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.69, 573.52 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.69, 573.52 and 249.84 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 573.52 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/573.52 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 573.52 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 143,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,286.80/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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