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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 572.08 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 572.08 and 248.84 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 572.08 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/572.08 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 572.08 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 142,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,356.39/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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