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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 569.10 and 246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 569.10 and 246.66 is: 340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 569.10 = 246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/569.10 = 246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 569.10 × 246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 140,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,374.21/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.28

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