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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 569.90 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 569.90 and 247.26 is: 341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 569.90 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/569.90 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 569.90 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 140,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,913.47/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.24

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