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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.34, 567.65 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.34, 567.65 and 245.57 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.34 : 567.65 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.34/567.65 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.34x = 567.65 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.34x = 139,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,395.59/411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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