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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 571.08 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 571.08 and 248 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 571.08 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/571.08 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 571.08 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 141,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,627.84/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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