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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 571.32 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 571.32 and 245.94 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 571.32 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/571.32 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 571.32 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 140,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,510.44/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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