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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 571.76 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 571.76 and 248.59 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 571.76 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/571.76 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 571.76 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 142,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,130.96/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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