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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 568.40 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 568.40 and 246.06 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 568.40 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/568.40 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 568.40 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 139,859.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,859.27/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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