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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 571.73 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 571.73 and 248.51 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 571.73 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/571.73 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 571.73 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 142,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,082.67/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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