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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.07, 571.47 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.07, 571.47 and 248.37 is: 342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.07 : 571.47 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.07/571.47 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.07x = 571.47 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.07x = 141,935.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,935.07/414.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.78

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