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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 568.51 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 568.51 and 246.29 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 568.51 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/568.51 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 568.51 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 140,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,016.91/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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