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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 568.59 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 568.59 and 246.37 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 568.59 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/568.59 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 568.59 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 140,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,083.52/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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