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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 569.76 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 569.76 and 247.02 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 569.76 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/569.76 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 569.76 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 140,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,742.12/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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