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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 569.19 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 569.19 and 246.61 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 569.19 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/569.19 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 569.19 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 140,367.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,367.95/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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