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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.95, 571.28 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.95, 571.28 and 248.26 is: 342.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.95 : 571.28 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.95/571.28 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.95x = 571.28 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.95x = 141,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,825.97/413.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.62

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