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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 568.71 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 568.71 and 246.38 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 568.71 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/568.71 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 568.71 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 140,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,115.93/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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