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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 575.10 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 575.10 and 248.67 is: 343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 575.10 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/575.10 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 575.10 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 143,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,010.12/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.16

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