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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 569.72 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 569.72 and 247.07 is: 341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 569.72 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/569.72 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 569.72 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 140,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,760.72/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.06

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