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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 569.39 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 569.39 and 246.94 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 569.39 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/569.39 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 569.39 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 140,605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,605.57/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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