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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.79, 566.82 and 245.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.79, 566.82 and 245.00 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.79 : 566.82 = 245.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.79/566.82 = 245.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.79x = 566.82 × 245.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.79x = 138,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,866.84/410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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