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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 568.32 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 568.32 and 246.08 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 568.32 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/568.32 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 568.32 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 139,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,852.19/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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