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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 571.13 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 571.13 and 248.13 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 571.13 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/571.13 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 571.13 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 141,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,714.49/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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