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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.76, 572.32 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.76, 572.32 and 248.98 is: 343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.76 : 572.32 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.76/572.32 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.76x = 572.32 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.76x = 142,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,496.23/414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.56

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