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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 572.01 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 572.01 and 248.54 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 572.01 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/572.01 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 572.01 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 142,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,167.37/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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