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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.53, 567.82 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.53, 567.82 and 245.72 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.53 : 567.82 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.53/567.82 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.53x = 567.82 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.53x = 139,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,521.28/411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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