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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 567.57 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 567.57 and 245.44 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 567.57 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/567.57 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 567.57 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 139,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,304.38/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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