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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.31, 567.36 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.31, 567.36 and 245.58 is: 338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.31 : 567.36 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.31/567.36 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.31x = 567.36 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.31x = 139,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,330.14/411.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.75

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