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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.86, 569.73 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.86, 569.73 and 247.10 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.86 : 569.73 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.86/569.73 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.86x = 569.73 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.86x = 140,777.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,777.43/412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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