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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.41, 567.74 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.41, 567.74 and 245.63 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.41 : 567.74 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.41/567.74 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.41x = 567.74 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.41x = 139,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,456.01/411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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