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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.43, 570.48 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.43, 570.48 and 245.36 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.43 : 570.48 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.43/570.48 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.43x = 570.48 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.43x = 139,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,970.12/413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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