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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.43, 567.85 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.43, 567.85 and 245.74 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.43 : 567.85 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.43/567.85 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.43x = 567.85 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.43x = 139,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,543.46/411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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