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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 855.90 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 855.90 and 246 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 855.90 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/855.90 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 855.90 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 210,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,551.40/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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