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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 855.50 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 855.50 and 246.06 is: 368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 855.50 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/855.50 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 855.50 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 210,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,503.10/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.92

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