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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 855.36 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 855.36 and 246.20 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 855.36 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/855.36 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 855.36 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 210,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,584.12/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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