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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.05, 571.43 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.05, 571.43 and 246.05 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.05 : 571.43 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.05/571.43 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.05x = 571.43 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.05x = 140,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,600.35/414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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