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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.77, 856.34 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.77, 856.34 and 246.29 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.77 : 856.34 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.77/856.34 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.77x = 856.34 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.77x = 210,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,906.75/570.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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