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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 571.80 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 571.80 and 248.68 is: 343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 571.80 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/571.80 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 571.80 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 142,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,195.22/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.04

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