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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.25, 568.82 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.25, 568.82 and 246.52 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.25 : 568.82 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.25/568.82 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.25x = 568.82 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.25x = 140,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,226.83/412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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