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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 569.06 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 569.06 and 246.54 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 569.06 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/569.06 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 569.06 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 140,296.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,296.05/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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