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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.88, 568.52 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.88, 568.52 and 246.16 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.88 : 568.52 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.88/568.52 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.88x = 568.52 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.88x = 139,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,946.88/411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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