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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 566.90 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 566.90 and 245.02 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 566.90 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/566.90 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 566.90 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 138,901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,901.03/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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