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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.81, 573.62 and 249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.81, 573.62 and 249.73 is: 344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.81 : 573.62 = 249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.81/573.62 = 249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.81x = 573.62 × 249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.81x = 143,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,250.12/415.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.51

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