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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 571.32 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 571.32 and 248.04 is: 342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 571.32 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/571.32 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 571.32 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 141,710.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,710.21/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.37

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