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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 856.71 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 856.71 and 246.78 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 856.71 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/856.71 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 856.71 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 211,418.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,418.89/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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