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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.58, 570.60 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.58, 570.60 and 247.74 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.58 : 570.60 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.58/570.60 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.58x = 570.60 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.58x = 141,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,360.44/413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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