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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 856.95 and 246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 856.95 and 246.55 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 856.95 = 246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/856.95 = 246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 856.95 × 246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 211,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,281.02/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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