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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 567.66 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 567.66 and 245.68 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 567.66 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/567.66 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 567.66 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 139,462.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,462.71/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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