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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 568.99 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 568.99 and 246.54 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 568.99 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/568.99 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 568.99 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 140,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,275.95/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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