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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 570.71 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 570.71 and 245.52 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 570.71 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/570.71 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 570.71 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 140,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,120.72/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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