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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 568.49 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 568.49 and 246.35 is: 339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 568.49 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/568.49 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 568.49 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 140,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,043.44/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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