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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.59, 567.89 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.59, 567.89 and 245.77 is: 339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.59 : 567.89 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.59/567.89 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.59x = 567.89 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.59x = 139,568.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,568.92/411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.10

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