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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.39, 567.63 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.39, 567.63 and 245.52 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.39 : 567.63 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.39/567.63 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.39x = 567.63 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.39x = 139,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,364.52/411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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