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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 856.46 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 856.46 and 246.03 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 856.46 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/856.46 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 856.46 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 210,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,714.85/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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