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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 571.92 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 571.92 and 248.70 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 571.92 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/571.92 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 571.92 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 142,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,236.50/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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