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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.75, 569.51 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.75, 569.51 and 247.02 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.75 : 569.51 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.75/569.51 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.75x = 569.51 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.75x = 140,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,680.36/412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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