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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.42, 567.71 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.42, 567.71 and 245.57 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.42 : 567.71 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.42/567.71 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.42x = 567.71 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.42x = 139,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,409.71/411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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