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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.94, 568.43 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.94, 568.43 and 246.13 is: 339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.94 : 568.43 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.94/568.43 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.94x = 568.43 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.94x = 139,905.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,905.25/411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.62

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