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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.77, 566.78 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.77, 566.78 and 245.03 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.77 : 566.78 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.77/566.78 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.77x = 566.78 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.77x = 138,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,878.10/410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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