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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.69, 567.90 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.69, 567.90 and 245.89 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.69 : 567.90 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.69/567.90 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.69x = 567.90 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.69x = 139,639.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,639.70/411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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