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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 568.98 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 568.98 and 246.60 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 568.98 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/568.98 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 568.98 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 140,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,310.47/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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