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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.12, 567.40 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.12, 567.40 and 245.33 is: 338.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.12 : 567.40 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.12/567.40 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.12x = 567.40 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.12x = 139,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,200.24/411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.59

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