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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 573.71 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 573.71 and 249.94 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 573.71 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/573.71 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 573.71 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 143,393.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,393.08/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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