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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.74, 568.09 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.74, 568.09 and 245.88 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.74 : 568.09 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.74/568.09 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.74x = 568.09 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.74x = 139,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,681.97/411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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