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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.84, 571.14 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.84, 571.14 and 248.12 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.84 : 571.14 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.84/571.14 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.84x = 571.14 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.84x = 141,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,711.26/413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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