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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.30, 567.51 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.30, 567.51 and 245.55 is: 338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.30 : 567.51 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.30/567.51 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.30x = 567.51 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.30x = 139,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,352.08/411.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.81

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