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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.80, 568.20 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.80, 568.20 and 246.05 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.80 : 568.20 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.80/568.20 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.80x = 568.20 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.80x = 139,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,802.77/411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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