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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 567.68 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 567.68 and 245.56 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 567.68 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/567.68 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 567.68 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 139,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,399.50/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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