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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 570.80 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 570.80 and 247.96 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 570.80 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/570.80 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 570.80 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 141,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,535.51/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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