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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.31, 570.39 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.31, 570.39 and 247.50 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.31 : 570.39 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.31/570.39 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.31x = 570.39 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.31x = 141,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,171.53/413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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