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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 569.71 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 569.71 and 247.11 is: 340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 569.71 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/569.71 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 569.71 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 140,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,781.04/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.92

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