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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.77, 856.24 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.77, 856.24 and 246.14 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.77 : 856.24 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.77/856.24 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.77x = 856.24 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.77x = 210,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,749.40/570.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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