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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.37, 569.00 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.37, 569.00 and 246.58 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.37 : 569.00 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.37/569.00 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.37x = 569.00 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.37x = 140,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,303.21/412.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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