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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.82, 855.60 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.82, 855.60 and 246.10 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.82 : 855.60 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.82/855.60 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.82x = 855.60 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.82x = 210,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,563.16/570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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