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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.24, 570.51 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.24, 570.51 and 247.50 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.24 : 570.51 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.24/570.51 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.24x = 570.51 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.24x = 141,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,201.23/413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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