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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 568.07 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 568.07 and 245.91 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 568.07 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/568.07 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 568.07 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 139,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,692.86/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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