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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 568.35 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 568.35 and 246.07 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 568.35 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/568.35 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 568.35 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 139,854.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,854.59/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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