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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 567.36 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 567.36 and 245.39 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 567.36 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/567.36 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 567.36 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 139,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,224.47/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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