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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 566.98 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 566.98 and 245.12 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 566.98 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/566.98 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 566.98 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 138,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,978.14/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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