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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.71, 568.08 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.71, 568.08 and 245.91 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.71 : 568.08 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.71/568.08 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.71x = 568.08 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.71x = 139,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,696.55/411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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