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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 566.76 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 566.76 and 245.02 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 566.76 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/566.76 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 566.76 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 138,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,867.54/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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