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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 572.04 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 572.04 and 248.96 is: 343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 572.04 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/572.04 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 572.04 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 142,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,415.08/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.53

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