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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 571.19 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 571.19 and 248.27 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 571.19 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/571.19 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 571.19 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 141,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,805.24/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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