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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.74, 573.53 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.74, 573.53 and 249.67 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.74 : 573.53 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.74/573.53 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.74x = 573.53 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.74x = 143,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,193.24/415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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