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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.69, 569.52 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.69, 569.52 and 247.03 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.69 : 569.52 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.69/569.52 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.69x = 569.52 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.69x = 140,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,688.53/412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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