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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.37, 569.08 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.37, 569.08 and 246.59 is: 340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.37 : 569.08 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.37/569.08 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.37x = 569.08 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.37x = 140,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,330.85/412.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.31

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