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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.83, 571.04 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.83, 571.04 and 248.04 is: 342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.83 : 571.04 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.83/571.04 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.83x = 571.04 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.83x = 141,637.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,637.29/413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.26

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