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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 569.06 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 569.06 and 246.63 is: 340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 569.06 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/569.06 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 569.06 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 140,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,347.27/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.38

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