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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.93, 566.97 and 245.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.93, 566.97 and 245.17 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.93 : 566.97 = 245.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.93/566.97 = 245.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.93x = 566.97 × 245.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.93x = 139,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,004.03/410.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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