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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.91, 568.39 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.91, 568.39 and 246.10 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.91 : 568.39 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.91/568.39 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.91x = 568.39 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.91x = 139,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,878.74/411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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