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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 568.70 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 568.70 and 246.27 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 568.70 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/568.70 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 568.70 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 140,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,052.52/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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