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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 855.51 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 855.51 and 246.24 is: 369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 855.51 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/855.51 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 855.51 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 210,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,660.78/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.17

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