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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.42, 567.78 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.42, 567.78 and 245.66 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.42 : 567.78 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.42/567.78 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.42x = 567.78 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.42x = 139,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,480.83/411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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