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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 570.77 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 570.77 and 247.94 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 570.77 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/570.77 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 570.77 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 141,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,516.71/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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