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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 569.89 and 247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 569.89 and 247.21 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 569.89 = 247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/569.89 = 247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 569.89 × 247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 140,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,882.51/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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