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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.95, 575.28 and 248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.95, 575.28 and 248.89 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.95 : 575.28 = 248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.95/575.28 = 248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.95x = 575.28 × 248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.95x = 143,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,183.32/416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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