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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 855.77 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 855.77 and 246.11 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 855.77 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/855.77 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 855.77 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 210,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,608.05/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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