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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.71, 568.19 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.71, 568.19 and 245.93 is: 339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.71 : 568.19 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.71/568.19 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.71x = 568.19 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.71x = 139,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,732.74/411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.40

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