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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.93, 856.50 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.93, 856.50 and 246.31 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.93 : 856.50 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.93/856.50 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.93x = 856.50 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.93x = 210,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,963.28/570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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