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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 572.33 and 248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 572.33 and 248.91 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 572.33 = 248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/572.33 = 248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 572.33 × 248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 142,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,457.42/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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