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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.75, 570.98 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.75, 570.98 and 248.11 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.75 : 570.98 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.75/570.98 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.75x = 570.98 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.75x = 141,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,662.99/413.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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