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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 572.06 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 572.06 and 248.73 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 572.06 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/572.06 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 572.06 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 142,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,289.11/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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