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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 569.55 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 569.55 and 246.98 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 569.55 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/569.55 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 569.55 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 140,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,668.42/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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