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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.67, 569.54 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.67, 569.54 and 246.88 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.67 : 569.54 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.67/569.54 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.67x = 569.54 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.67x = 140,608.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,608.04/412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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