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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 571.03 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 571.03 and 248.01 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 571.03 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/571.03 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 571.03 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 141,618.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,618.30/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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