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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.57, 568.01 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.57, 568.01 and 245.77 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.57 : 568.01 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.57/568.01 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.57x = 568.01 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.57x = 139,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,599.82/411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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