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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 566.85 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 566.85 and 245.01 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 566.85 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/566.85 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 566.85 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 138,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,883.92/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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