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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 570.57 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 570.57 and 247.71 is: 341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 570.57 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/570.57 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 570.57 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 141,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,335.89/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.79

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