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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 567.50 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 567.50 and 245.52 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 567.50 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/567.50 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 567.50 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 139,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,332.60/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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