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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.77, 572.33 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.77, 572.33 and 248.94 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.77 : 572.33 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.77/572.33 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.77x = 572.33 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.77x = 142,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,476.45/414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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