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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 566.92 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 566.92 and 245.10 is: 338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 566.92 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/566.92 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 566.92 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 138,952.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,952.09/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.20

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