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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.90, 856.56 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.90, 856.56 and 246.52 is: 369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.90 : 856.56 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.90/856.56 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.90x = 856.56 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.90x = 211,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,159.17/570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.87

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