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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.40, 855.44 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.40, 855.44 and 246.12 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.40 : 855.44 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.40/855.44 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.40x = 855.44 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.40x = 210,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,540.89/570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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