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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 568.97 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 568.97 and 246.50 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 568.97 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/568.97 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 568.97 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 140,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,251.11/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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