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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 568.88 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 568.88 and 246.53 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 568.88 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/568.88 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 568.88 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 140,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,245.99/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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