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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.87, 569.67 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.87, 569.67 and 247.02 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.87 : 569.67 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.87/569.67 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.87x = 569.67 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.87x = 140,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,719.88/412.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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