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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 856.67 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 856.67 and 246.29 is: 369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 856.67 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/856.67 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 856.67 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 210,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,983.74/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.55

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