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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.62, 568.04 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.62, 568.04 and 245.84 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.62 : 568.04 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.62/568.04 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.62x = 568.04 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.62x = 139,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,642.88/411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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