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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.74, 573.59 and 249.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.74, 573.59 and 249.99 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.74 : 573.59 = 249.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.74/573.59 = 249.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.74x = 573.59 × 249.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.74x = 143,387.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,387.65/415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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