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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.47, 567.79 and 245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.47, 567.79 and 245.65 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.47 : 567.79 = 245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.47/567.79 = 245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.47x = 567.79 × 245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.47x = 139,477.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,477.61/411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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