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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 569.66 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 569.66 and 247.12 is: 340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 569.66 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/569.66 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 569.66 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 140,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,771.72/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.90

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