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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.35, 569.04 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.35, 569.04 and 246.64 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.35 : 569.04 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.35/569.04 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.35x = 569.04 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.35x = 140,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,345.18/412.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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