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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 568.64 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 568.64 and 246.27 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 568.64 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/568.64 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 568.64 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 140,037.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,037.74/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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