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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 567.96 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 567.96 and 245.82 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 567.96 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/567.96 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 567.96 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 139,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,615.93/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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