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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 855.96 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 855.96 and 246.18 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 855.96 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/855.96 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 855.96 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 210,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,720.23/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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