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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 571.93 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 571.93 and 248.74 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 571.93 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/571.93 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 571.93 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 142,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,259.82/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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