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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 568.18 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 568.18 and 246.05 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 568.18 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/568.18 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 568.18 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 139,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,797.23/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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