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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.74, 574.85 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.74, 574.85 and 248.58 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.74 : 574.85 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.74/574.85 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.74x = 574.85 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.74x = 142,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,896.21/416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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