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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.80, 855.36 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.80, 855.36 and 246 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.80 : 855.36 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.80/855.36 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.80x = 855.36 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.80x = 210,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,418.56/570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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