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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 856.26 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 856.26 and 246.21 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 856.26 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/856.26 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 856.26 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 210,819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,819.77/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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