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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.65, 568.12 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.65, 568.12 and 245.92 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.65 : 568.12 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.65/568.12 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.65x = 568.12 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.65x = 139,709.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,709.23/411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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