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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.55, 570.54 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.55, 570.54 and 245.49 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.55 : 570.54 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.55/570.54 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.55x = 570.54 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.55x = 140,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,061.86/413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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