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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.22, 567.43 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.22, 567.43 and 245.37 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.22 : 567.43 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.22/567.43 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.22x = 567.43 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.22x = 139,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,230.30/411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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