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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.26, 568.94 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.26, 568.94 and 246.58 is: 340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.26 : 568.94 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.26/568.94 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.26x = 568.94 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.26x = 140,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,288.70/412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.29

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