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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.12, 570.17 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.12, 570.17 and 247.37 is: 341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.12 : 570.17 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.12/570.17 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.12x = 570.17 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.12x = 141,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,040.72/413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.40

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