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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.34, 568.98 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.34, 568.98 and 246.52 is: 340.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.34 : 568.98 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.34/568.98 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.34x = 568.98 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.34x = 140,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,264.95/412.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.17

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