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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.53, 572.02 and 248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.53, 572.02 and 248.77 is: 343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.53 : 572.02 = 248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.53/572.02 = 248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.53x = 572.02 × 248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.53x = 142,301.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,301.42/414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.28

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