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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.91, 572.56 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.91, 572.56 and 246.83 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.91 : 572.56 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.91/572.56 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.91x = 572.56 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.91x = 141,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,326.72/414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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