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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.66, 569.50 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.66, 569.50 and 246.88 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.66 : 569.50 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.66/569.50 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.66x = 569.50 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.66x = 140,596.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,596.93/412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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