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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.30, 567.48 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.30, 567.48 and 245.42 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.30 : 567.48 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.30/567.48 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.30x = 567.48 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.30x = 139,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,268.10/411.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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