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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.85, 569.58 and 247.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.85, 569.58 and 247.00 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.85 : 569.58 = 247.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.85/569.58 = 247.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.85x = 569.58 × 247.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.85x = 140,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,686.37/412.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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