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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.29, 569.03 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.29, 569.03 and 246.51 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.29 : 569.03 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.29/569.03 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.29x = 569.03 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.29x = 140,270.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,270.35/412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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