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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 856.32 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 856.32 and 246.08 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 856.32 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/856.32 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 856.32 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 210,723.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,723.23/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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