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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.17, 857.14 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.17, 857.14 and 246.57 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.17 : 857.14 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.17/857.14 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.17x = 857.14 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.17x = 211,345.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,345.01/571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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