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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 572.70 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 572.70 and 246.96 is: 340.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 572.70 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/572.70 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 572.70 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 141,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,433.99/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.79

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