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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.68, 568.23 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.68, 568.23 and 245.90 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.68 : 568.23 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.68/568.23 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.68x = 568.23 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.68x = 139,727.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,727.76/411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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