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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 569.98 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 569.98 and 247.27 is: 341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 569.98 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/569.98 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 569.98 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 140,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,938.95/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.29

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