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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 569.16 and 246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 569.16 and 246.66 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 569.16 = 246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/569.16 = 246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 569.16 × 246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 140,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,389.01/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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