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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.49, 570.86 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.49, 570.86 and 247.75 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.49 : 570.86 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.49/570.86 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.49x = 570.86 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.49x = 141,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,429.33/413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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