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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.01, 568.58 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.01, 568.58 and 246.23 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.01 : 568.58 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.01/568.58 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.01x = 568.58 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.01x = 139,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,997.38/412.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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