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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 568.26 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 568.26 and 246.12 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 568.26 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/568.26 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 568.26 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 139,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,860.15/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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