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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.45, 567.69 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.45, 567.69 and 245.52 is: 338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.45 : 567.69 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.45/567.69 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.45x = 567.69 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.45x = 139,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,379.25/411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.75

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