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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 855.72 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 855.72 and 246 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 855.72 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/855.72 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 855.72 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 210,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,507.12/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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