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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.92, 566.98 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.92, 566.98 and 245.19 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.92 : 566.98 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.92/566.98 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.92x = 566.98 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.92x = 139,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,020.72/410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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