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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.81, 569.64 and 246.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.81, 569.64 and 246.99 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.81 : 569.64 = 246.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.81/569.64 = 246.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.81x = 569.64 × 246.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.81x = 140,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,695.38/412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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