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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.54, 570.62 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.54, 570.62 and 247.71 is: 341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.54 : 570.62 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.54/570.62 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.54x = 570.62 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.54x = 141,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,348.90/413.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.81

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