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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.50, 570.43 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.50, 570.43 and 247.66 is: 341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.50 : 570.43 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.50/570.43 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.50x = 570.43 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.50x = 141,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,272.69/413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.65

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