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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.68, 567.80 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.68, 567.80 and 245.86 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.68 : 567.80 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.68/567.80 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.68x = 567.80 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.68x = 139,595.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,595.24/411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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