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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 573.48 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 573.48 and 247.46 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 573.48 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/573.48 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 573.48 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 141,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,910.49/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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