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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.42, 569.05 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.42, 569.05 and 246.60 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.42 : 569.05 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.42/569.05 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.42x = 569.05 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.42x = 140,327.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,327.73/412.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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