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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 571.39 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 571.39 and 248.26 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 571.39 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/571.39 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 571.39 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 141,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,853.28/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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