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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.82, 568.43 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.82, 568.43 and 246.14 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.82 : 568.43 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.82/568.43 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.82x = 568.43 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.82x = 139,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,913.36/411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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