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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 569.85 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 569.85 and 247.25 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 569.85 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/569.85 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 569.85 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 140,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,895.91/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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