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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.68, 568.08 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.68, 568.08 and 245.94 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.68 : 568.08 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.68/568.08 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.68x = 568.08 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.68x = 139,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,713.60/411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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