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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.65, 572.06 and 248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.65, 572.06 and 248.91 is: 343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.65 : 572.06 = 248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.65/572.06 = 248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.65x = 572.06 × 248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.65x = 142,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,390.21/414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.40

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