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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 568.01 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 568.01 and 245.73 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 568.01 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/568.01 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 568.01 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 139,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,579.84/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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