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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.69, 568.06 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.69, 568.06 and 245.85 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.69 : 568.06 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.69/568.06 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.69x = 568.06 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.69x = 139,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,657.55/411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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