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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 567.66 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 567.66 and 245.54 is: 338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 567.66 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/567.66 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 567.66 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 139,381.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,381.32/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.83

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